Balata Gum Lumps
Coagulated balata sap dried into irregular lumps, a traditional natural gum used in early golf balls and chewing gum base. Falls under HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata in primary bulk form, excluding any additives that would alter its raw character.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked natural rubber sheets
Smoked sheets are natural rubber under 4001.21, while balata's distinct botanical origin places it in the gums subheading.
If compounded with vulcanizing agents post-coagulation
Chapter Note 5(a) excludes compounded mixtures from primary forms, moving to heading 4005 for compounded rubber.
If imported as crude natural gum sap without coagulation
Uncoagulated gums may classify under Chapter 13 lac/gum-resins if retaining more plant extract character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming no synthetic rubber mixtures, as Chapter Note 2(c) excludes grafted or mixed products from synthetic rubber but scrutinizes naturals
• Use refrigerated shipping if latex-like to prevent premature coagulation, avoiding reclassification as waste
• Label as 'primary form balata' distinctly from chicle to match exact subheading
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.05
Raw Balata Gum Bale
Unprocessed balata gum harvested from the sap of bully trees in South America, formed into irregular bales for transport. Classified under HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata in primary bulk form, meeting Chapter 40 definitions for natural gums not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers.
Venezuelan Balata Primary Plates
Balata gum pressed into simple rectangular plates from primary coagulation, used in traditional belting and adhesives. HTS 4001.30.00.05 covers balata plates in primary forms per Chapter Note 8, uncut beyond rectangular shape.
Guyana Balata Gum Granules
Coarse granules of balata gum in primary bulk form, suitable for melting into sealants or early industrial molds. Classified as balata under HTS 4001.30.00.05, fitting Chapter 40's primary forms like granules without prohibited compounding.
Unvulcanized Balata Sheets
Thin, simply cut rectangular sheets of raw balata gum in primary form, ideal for historical golf ball cores. HTS 4001.30.00.05 applies to balata sheets per primary form definitions, excluding any surface printing or vulcanization.
Chicle-Balata Blend Primary Paste
Dispersion paste blending balata with similar natural gums like chicle in primary liquid form for gum bases. Covered by HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata/gutta-percha/chicle gums in pastes, retaining raw character without vulcanizing agents.
South American Balata Crumbs
Crumbs from dried balata sap in bulk primary form, used in specialty sealants and heritage products. HTS 4001.30.00.05 includes such bulk crumbs as primary balata, per Chapter definitions excluding compounded goods.